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Real-life ‘Indiana Jones’ Dr. Zahi Hawass hits back at Joe Rogan: ‘Didn’t do his homework’ on pyramid alien conspiracies

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Real-life ‘Indiana Jones’ Dr. Zahi Hawass hits back at Joe Rogan: ‘Didn’t do his homework’ on pyramid alien conspiracies

Dr. Zahi Hawass has been called the real-life Indiana Jones and the Pharaoh of Egyptian archaeology — and not always with affection. Arrogant, passionate and relentlessly driven, Hawass, the former Minister of Antiquities of Egypt, has spent decades commanding excavation sites and delivering fiery public lectures with the confidence of a man who’s been proven … Read more

Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

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Lost carvings of King Tut’s grandfather, other pharaohs discovered in Nile River

It’s a deep dive into ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered hieroglyphic-inscribed rock carvings of several significant pharaohs — including an ancestor of King Tutankhamun — at the bottom of the Nile River. The find provides “new historical information” on their legendary rules over several eras, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Ancient rock carvings of … Read more

See the face of the richest man who ever lived for the first time

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See the face of the richest man who ever lived for the first time

Ever wonder what historical figures actually looked like? Now we can thanks to groundbreaking new technology. Scientists put a face to a name after reconstructing the countenance of Tutankhamun’s grandfather Amenhotep III, marking the first time the iconic figure’s true likeness had been recreated in 3,400 years. “If we are not mistaken, this is the … Read more